Coffins are a bit creepy, but for some reason, they've been the focus of inspiration for many designers, including a Ukrainian restaurant. The world's first coffin restaurant was built by undertakers and serves up morbid, death-themed dishes.
The structure of the Macabre restaurant is the world's largest coffin at 20 meters long, six meters wide, and six meters high. This odd establishment is called Eternity and it is the brainchild of a local group of undertakers from the resort town of Truskavets near the Polish border.
Morbid diners can browse the funeral paraphernalia before ordering from a menu that includes “Nine Day†and “Forty Day†salads - named after local mourning rituals - and an ominous-sounding dish called "Let's meet in paradiseâ€. Coffins of a normal dimension serve as tables and single candles on the tables contribute to the funereal mood.
The undertakers hope that their restaurant will be confirmed as the world's biggest coffin, attracting tourists to a region best known for its mineral-rich bathing waters.
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Trend Themes
1. Morbid-themed Restaurants - There is an opportunity for designers to create unconventional food establishments with a focus on death or morbid themes.
2. Alternative Dining Experiences - This trend highlights a potential market for unique dining experiences that deviate from traditional restaurant settings.
3. Funeral Culture Inspiration - Designers and entrepreneurs can draw inspiration from the unique aspects of funeral culture to create new and engaging products and services.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore unconventional themes and dining experiences to attract new customers and create buzz.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can create funerary-themed events that cater to an audience interested in exploring death-inspired traditions and themes.
3. Design and Architecture - Designers and architects can reimagine traditionally macabre objects or rituals to create innovative and unique products, buildings, or spaces.